{"id":2018,"date":"2017-04-12T19:13:38","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T19:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/?page_id=2018"},"modified":"2017-04-12T19:13:38","modified_gmt":"2017-04-12T19:13:38","slug":"diversity-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mtwc.cee.wisc.edu\/index.php\/initiatives\/diversity-and-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity &#038; Inclusion Virtual Roundtable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_image-156bb70d36235c4b6e0877a3d9f44a47\">\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-156bb70d36235c4b6e0877a3d9f44a47 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-av_image-156bb70d36235c4b6e0877a3d9f44a47 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image- avia-img-lazy-loading-not- avia_image' src=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DI-Roundtable-1500x430.png\" alt='' title=''   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-35972167d9f102c5ddaec0c531c98b9e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>All diversity and inclusion practitioners from any industry sector are invited to join in this series of virtual roundtables to share best practices and discuss challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Most businesses understand that diversity creates value in the workplace, builds stronger, more innovative teams, and will be critical to addressing future workforce shortfalls. However, implementation often falls to the wayside as the day-to-day objectives of running a business take priority.\u00a0You are invited to join others in the diversity and inclusion space to create a network that helps scale solutions across the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the MTWC, this initiative will be facilitated by\u00a0Tremaine Maebry, a Chicago-based lawyer and diversity and inclusion advocate.<\/p>\n<p>Through this initiative, MTWC hopes to provide an information exchange platform that makes space for diversity practitioners, advocates and champions from various industry backgrounds to have a dialogue on diversity and inclusion initiatives. Through a series of interactive, multi-layered discussions, the community will explore best practices, questions, resources, information, concerns, suggestions, recommendations and challenges of making a diverse and inclusive workplace with the intent of transforming that information into sustainable, workable, initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Maria Hart at maria.hart@wisc.edu.<br \/>\n<a name=\"third\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-815fa7f1e1798afe03a9ed0e8228fd08\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-815fa7f1e1798afe03a9ed0e8228fd08{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-815fa7f1e1798afe03a9ed0e8228fd08 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-815fa7f1e1798afe03a9ed0e8228fd08 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-815fa7f1e1798afe03a9ed0e8228fd08 av-special-heading-h1  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Summer Series<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-35972167d9f102c5ddaec0c531c98b9e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Tapping into the Power of Difference<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Thursday, August 31 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/2017\/09\/25\/multiple-di-strategies-work-in-sync-to-create-real-change\/\">Article: Multiple D&amp;I Strategies Work in Sync to Create Real Change<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FfiuOrKTNJk\">Recording<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/MTWC_DI_Roundtable3_Presentation.pdf\">Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/communities\/116656021291464268492?sqinv=Q2VrbUZXY1lya1oza19RUHJEVG9CbzRSODFLSEpR\" target=\"_bank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue the Conversation by Joining the Group on Google+<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What does working for an organization that provides tools to help people build financial security tell us about the power of Diversity and Inclusion programs? From developing better products and services to building a strong workforce and even improving the community, Angela Russell, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at CUNA Mutual Group, joins Tremaine Maebry to discuss what happens when businesses tap their greatest resource, their people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGrowing up, I remember telling my parents I would never join the corporate sector. I wanted to create social and economic solutions to improve our communities, particularly for people of color,\u201d said Angela. Yet, she accepted her position at an insurance company in 2015 and began working to help the organization better meet the needs of customers given the changing demographic of the community it serves.<\/p>\n<p>In this roundtable, Angela covered: <a name=\"resources\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategies and best practices<\/li>\n<li>The idea of diversity without inclusion<\/li>\n<li>The importance of commitment from senior leadership<\/li>\n<li>Creating sustainable D&amp;I programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>List of Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>PolicyLink. A national research and action institute advancing economic and social equity<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.policylink.org\/\">www.policylink.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Implicit Bias Assessment, Harvard University<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/implicit.harvard.edu\/implicit\/\">https:\/\/implicit.harvard.edu\/implicit\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cracking the Codes: Unconscious Bias<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F05HaArLV44\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F05HaArLV44\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The case for reparations, Ta-Nehisi Coates<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/features\/archive\/2014\/05\/the-casefor-reparations\/361631\/\">http:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/features\/archive\/2014\/05\/the-casefor-reparations\/361631\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A Brief History of Redlining, Parts 1 &amp; 2. A podcast giving an overview on systematic, real estate-related discrimination in the U.S.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.missedinhistory.com\/podcasts\/a-brief-history-of-redlining-part-1.htm\">http:\/\/www.missedinhistory.com\/podcasts\/a-brief-history-of-redlining-part-1.htm<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.missedinhistory.com\/podcasts\/a-brief-history-of-redlining-part-2.htm\">http:\/\/www.missedinhistory.com\/podcasts\/a-brief-history-of-redlining-part-2.htm<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Joe vs. Jos\u00e9: Who Gets a Job? A video illustrating bias in the hiring process.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PR7SG2C7IVU\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PR7SG2C7IVU<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Race the House we Live In. Excerpt from the documentary, Race &#8211; the Power of an Illusion<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mW764dXEI_8\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mW764dXEI_8<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Diversity And Inclusion: A Beginner\u2019s Guide For HR Professionals<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ideal.com\/diversity-and-inclusion\/\">ideal.com\/diversity-and-inclusion\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Do You Need to Worry About Workforce Diversity?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.halogensoftware.com\/blog\/do-you-need-to-worry-about-workforce-diversity\">www.halogensoftware.com\/blog\/do-you-need-to-worry-about-workforce-diversity<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Can You Teach Diversity and Inclusion?<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.clomedia.com\/2017\/05\/16\/can-teach-diversity-inclusion\/\">www.clomedia.com\/2017\/05\/16\/can-teach-diversity-inclusion\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-655b8229de8e6d65a9dd6c3ef36ec457\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-655b8229de8e6d65a9dd6c3ef36ec457{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-655b8229de8e6d65a9dd6c3ef36ec457 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-655b8229de8e6d65a9dd6c3ef36ec457 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-655b8229de8e6d65a9dd6c3ef36ec457 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Speakers<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_third-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='avia-team-member av-av_team_member-41e78e1494212699db12cad02c1292fd  avia-builder-el-7  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><div class=\"team-img-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-2069 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2069 avia_image avia_image_team' src=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/TremaineMaebry.jpg\" alt='Tremaine Maebry, MBA, JD'  itemprop=\"image\"   \/><\/div><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >Tremaine Maebry, MBA, JD<\/h3><div class='team-member-job-title '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >(Facilitator)<\/div><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Tremaine is a native of New Haven, Connecticut and has served the last 10 years as a labor and employment attorney holding a number of senior legal consultant positions in both the public and private sectors. Tremaine holds a Juris Doctor degree and a Masters in Business Administration from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts and is admitted to practice law before the states of Illinois and Maryland. He currently holds the position of Manager in the Office of Diversity and Civil Rights with Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (\u201cMetra\u201d) in downtown Chicago.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >Midwest Transportation Workforce Center<\/span><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='avia-team-member av-av_team_member-2ff35b5aeebde0dc66409739a36bdd15  avia-builder-el-9  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><div class=\"team-img-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-2257 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2257 avia_image avia_image_team' src=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Angela-Russell-180x180.png\" alt='Angela Russell'  itemprop=\"image\"   \/><\/div><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >Angela Russell<\/h3><div class='team-member-job-title '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Director, Diversity &amp; Inclusion at CUNA Mutual Group<\/div><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>In her role at CUNA Mutual Group, Angela is responsible for leading the development. direction and implementation of short and long-term strategies and programs that support diversity, equity, and inclusion; leading the Diversity &amp; Inclusion Strategy Team and Diversity &amp; Inclusion Council; championing changing and providing guidance, coaching and leadership in the development of a culture that celebrates, values and recognizes diversity and inclusiveness; researching and sharing emerging trends, legislative developments and leading edge initiatives; and building and maintaining internal and community relationships that support diversity. equity and inclusion. In addition. Angela provides training on diversity, equity and inclusion for CUNA Mutual Group.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Russell has more than 15 years of professional experience involving diversity and inclusion. external relations and outreach. communications. policy development. and research. She holds a Master of Science in Population Health from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Beloit College. Angela serves on the board of the Urban League of Greater Madison and Community Shares of Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >Midwest Transportation Workforce Center<\/span><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-dcd2069817a0e3d34ae04cad8f3443c7 hr-default  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_heading  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-35972167d9f102c5ddaec0c531c98b9e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a name=\"second\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Building Diversity and Inclusion from the Ground Up<\/h2>\n<h3>Education, Training, Outreach, and Workforce Development as Seen through a D&amp;I Lens<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tuesday,\u00a0July 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/2017\/08\/15\/personal-experiences-and-a-strong-business-case-have-resulted-in-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-program-to-grow-much-needed-workforce\/\">Article:Personal Experiences and a Strong Business Case Have Resulted in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program to Grow Much Needed Workforce <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/v7J34mYNXKA\" target=\"_bank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recording<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/MTWC_DI_Roundtable2_Presentation.pptx\">Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/communities\/116656021291464268492?sqinv=Q2VrbUZXY1lya1oza19RUHJEVG9CbzRSODFLSEpR\" target=\"_bank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue the Conversation by Joining the Group on Google+<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In one world-class healthcare organization, attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and building an inclusive culture is being tackled through a concerted, multi-pronged approach\u2014but it started from the ground up.<\/p>\n<p>Bridgett Willey, Director of Allied Health Education and Career Pathways at UW Health shares successful strategies and lessons learned. These strategies include the design of education and training opportunities for youth and adults to create pathways to healthcare jobs and the development of a variety of partnerships across departments and with community organizations. Cultivating these partnerships support workforce and economic development in Madison, Wisconsin and support increasing diversity in the UW Health workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Each\u00a0roundtable discussion\u00a0is limited to 50 participants. Participation is free. Registration is required. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Maria Hart at maria.hart@wisc.edu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-655b8229de8e6d65a9dd6c3ef36ec457\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-655b8229de8e6d65a9dd6c3ef36ec457{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-655b8229de8e6d65a9dd6c3ef36ec457 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-655b8229de8e6d65a9dd6c3ef36ec457 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-655b8229de8e6d65a9dd6c3ef36ec457 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Speakers<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_third-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_third  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='avia-team-member av-av_team_member-41e78e1494212699db12cad02c1292fd  avia-builder-el-15  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><div class=\"team-img-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-2069 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2069 avia_image avia_image_team' src=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/TremaineMaebry.jpg\" alt='Tremaine Maebry, MBA, JD'  itemprop=\"image\"   \/><\/div><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >Tremaine Maebry, MBA, JD<\/h3><div class='team-member-job-title '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >(Facilitator)<\/div><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Tremaine is a native of New Haven, Connecticut and has served the last 10 years as a labor and employment attorney holding a number of senior legal consultant positions in both the public and private sectors. Tremaine holds a Juris Doctor degree and a Masters in Business Administration from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts and is admitted to practice law before the states of Illinois and Maryland. He currently holds the position of Manager in the Office of Diversity and Civil Rights with Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (\u201cMetra\u201d) in downtown Chicago.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >Midwest Transportation Workforce Center<\/span><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='avia-team-member av-av_team_member-9d76dc5cde2dd764e793be1d231f9eee  avia-builder-el-17  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><div class=\"team-img-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-2219 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2219 avia_image avia_image_team' src=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BridgettWilley_T.png\" alt='Bridgett Willey'  itemprop=\"image\"   \/><\/div><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >Bridgett Willey<\/h3><div class='team-member-job-title '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Director of Allied Health Education and Career Pathways at UW Health<\/div><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Bridgett Willey is the Director of Allied Health Education and Career Pathways at UW Health and the founder of the Health Occupations and Professions Exploration (HOPE) program that serves underrepresented high school and college students in exploring and learning about careers in healthcare. The Allied Health Education and Career Pathways team is focused on building a diverse future healthcare workforce through designing and offering education and training opportunities for both youth and adults that promote finding careers and employment in healthcare. UW Health is an Employer Partner in the HIRE Initiative.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >Midwest Transportation Workforce Center<\/span><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-dcd2069817a0e3d34ae04cad8f3443c7 hr-default  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_heading  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-35972167d9f102c5ddaec0c531c98b9e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a name=\"first\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Earning a Seat at the Table<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/2017\/06\/14\/presenters-at-first-di-virtual-roundtable-took-it-from-the-top-in-tackling-common-challenges\/\">Article: Presenters at the First D&amp;I Roundtable Took it from the Top in Tackling Common Challenges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/oHWi96D2aM0\" target=\"_bank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recording<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/MTWC_DI_Roundtable1_Slides.pdf\">Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/communities\/116656021291464268492?sqinv=Q2VrbUZXY1lya1oza19RUHJEVG9CbzRSODFLSEpR\" target=\"_bank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue the Conversation by Joining the Group on Google+<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How can Diversity and Inclusion Managers earn a seat at the table?\u00a0 This conversation will focus on how we can rebrand ourselves and refine our message\u00a0so that our ideas will be heard and implemented. We&#8217;ll discuss learning to speak the CEO lingo and how D&amp;I fits into the big picture for organizations.<\/p>\n<p>We ask that everyone comes to the table ready and willing to contribute to the conversation. Please bring your burning questions and your D&amp;I challenges along with any ideas, resources, or best practices that you may have to share.<\/p>\n<p>Each\u00a0roundtable discussion\u00a0is limited to 50 participants. Participation is free. Registration is required. 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Tremaine holds a Juris Doctor degree and a Masters in Business Administration from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts and is admitted to practice law before the states of Illinois and Maryland. He currently holds the position of Manager in the Office of Diversity and Civil Rights with Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (\u201cMetra\u201d) in downtown Chicago.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >Midwest Transportation Workforce Center<\/span><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='avia-team-member av-av_team_member-03e4f0a32a667f9da0d641e83fc6cb1b  avia-builder-el-25  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><div class=\"team-img-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-2144 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2144 avia_image avia_image_team' src=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Watts.jpg\" alt='George W. Watts, PhD'  itemprop=\"image\"   \/><\/div><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >George W. Watts, PhD<\/h3><div class='team-member-job-title '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Chairman, Top Line Talent<\/div><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Dr. George Watts is a nationally recognized author and behavioral scientist. His passion is inspiring people to unlock their highest potential. His message is simple and timeless \u2014 for optimum success, discover your natural strengths and find the right platform to leverage them. For years, he was on Chicago radio with his show, \u201cThe Business Doctor.\u201d George has been a CEO of a mid-cap publicly traded company, and EVP of two, large service companies. He received his doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the College of William and Mary.<\/p>\n<p>George and Laurie are authors of \"Becoming a Strategic Leader,\" which introduces an innovative, science-based model for exploiting your natural personality to strategically transform your career.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >Midwest Transportation Workforce Center<\/span><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_third-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='avia-team-member av-av_team_member-08d1a7f617846f623279d7ec5e1eda53  avia-builder-el-27  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><div class=\"team-img-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-2145 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2145 avia_image avia_image_team' src=\"http:\/\/mtwc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Blazek.jpg\" alt='Laurie Blazek, MBA'  itemprop=\"image\"   \/><\/div><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >Laurie Blazek, MBA<\/h3><div class='team-member-job-title '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >President and CEO, Top Line Talent<\/div><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Laurie Blazek is the co-creator of Top Line Talent, a program that combines intimate consulting with scalable on-line training in consultative selling skills. 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